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Ratings : ★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
Genre : History / Transportation / Railways / Canadian History / Non-Fiction

Review:
''Steam into Wilderness by Albert Tucker is a meticulously researched historical account of the Ontario Northland Railway from its inception in 1902 to 1962. Tucker traces the railway's development through key events including the discovery of Cobalt silver, the rise and fall of gold mining, fires, political changes, and the challenges of building a railway into the remote northern wilderness of Ontario. The book covers private decisions and public policy, the illusion of Moosonee, the railway's struggle for survival, and its transition into a modern transportation system. Published by Fitzhenry & Whiteside in 1978, this work is a valuable contribution to Canadian transportation history. Essential reading for railway enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in the development of northern Canada.''